Our mission

Why we exist

To unite, equip and disciple Christian medical and dental professionals and students in Uganda to live for Christ in healthcare and to reach the lost with the gospel.

Our vision

What we are building

A transformed healthcare community in Uganda — where every patient encounter, every classroom and every operating theatre echoes the love of Christ.

“No hands but yours, no feet but yours.”
— attributed to St. Teresa of Avila
Core values

What we stand for

Christ-centredness

Jesus shapes how we practise, lead and serve.

Excellence

Whole-hearted competence in clinical work and discipleship.

Servant leadership

Following the example of the Great Physician.

Integrity

Honest, ethical and accountable across all we do.

Compassion

Love that meets people in their suffering.

Unity

One family across institutions, denominations and regions.

Our history

A movement, three decades in.

1984

A prayer group is born

A handful of Christian medics in Mulago begin meeting to pray.

2000s

National coordination

UCMF establishes regional coordinators across the country.

2012

Students Chapter launches

A movement of Christian medical, dental and nursing students is formally born.

2024

New executive elected

Dr. Proscovia Mugaba leads the next chapter of UCMF.

National executive

Leadership for the season ahead

Dr. Proscovia Mugaba
National Chair

Pediatric and fetal cardiologist St. Francis Hospital Nsambya

Dr. Clara Atieno Odiambo
Vice Chairperson

MBChB, MMED (Surgery) FCS (ECSA) Fellowship - Surgical Oncology (BBCI - INDIA) Ag HOD Oncology Department St. Francis Hospital Nsambya

Vice Chair (vacant)
Vice Chair
Dr. Kuteesa Jonathan
General Secretary

MBChB -Makerere University Medical Officer at Case Hospital Passionate about discipleship and mentorship

General Secretary
General Secretary
Treasurer
Treasurer
Dr. Wasswa Isaac Kasumba
Prayer Secretary

MBChB-Gulu University Obstetric and gynecology Resident at Makerere University

Students' Coordinator
Students' Coordinator
Dr. Conrad Ntaate and Dr. Catherine Ntaate
Marrieds Ministry
Outreach Coordinator
Outreach Coordinator
Dr. Herbert Bigogo
Students' Liaison

MBChB -Gulu University Medical Officer at R2D2/ADAPTfor Kids study Mulago NRH Passionate about Students ministry and fellowship

Dr. Peace Lydia Wataba
UCMF-Students Chapter Chairperson

MBChB-KIU, Preintern-medical graduate Passionate about servant leadership and discipleship and desires to see health care students grow into christ-centered leaderswho serve God and their communities with execellence and compassion

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